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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has urged stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to set aside political differences because of the need to unite in support of developmental efforts aimed at transforming their communities. This appeal was made by Alabo Boma Iyaye, NDDC’s Executive Director for Finance and Administration, during a stakeholders’ interactive forum held in Port Harcourt on the Borokiri-Okrika Bridge Project. He highlighted that the collective focus on progress rather than politics would drive meaningful change and enhance the quality of life for the region’s people. Iyaye explained that the Borokiri-Okrika Bridge represents a critical infrastructure project with far-reaching implications for economic growth and social development. Borokiri and Okrika, known for their pivotal roles in the oil and gas industry, are strategic economic hubs, and improved connectivity between them would bolster trade, investment, and regional integration. However, despite being aw...

Politicians from both sides of the aisle clarify that they praised Vice President Kamala Harris for her grace, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to democratic norms as she presided over the certification of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Her calm demeanor, respect for constitutional processes, and willingness to fulfill her duty despite her personal political loss earned her commendations for upholding the principles of peaceful power transfer. The event, marked by solemnity and order, sharply contrasted with the tumult that marred the certification of the 2020 election, where a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results. Harris’s role, filled with symbolic weight and historical significance, drew reflections on the nation’s democratic resilience. She announced Trump’s electoral victory with a steady hand, reading the results that gave him 312 electoral votes to her own 226, followed by a firm strike of the gavel. Republi...

Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has raised concerns that Nigeria is gradually descending into full-scale dictatorship because Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, expressed fears over threats to his life. In a statement shared on X, Adeyanju condemned the threats against Obi, asserting that no harm or persecution should befall him for being an outspoken opposition figure in the country. He emphasized that holding the government accountable and engaging in constructive criticism are acts of patriotism that should be respected rather than criminalized. Adeyanju further highlighted his growing alarm at the erosion of democratic values in Nigeria. According to him, the nation is moving dangerously toward a one-party state and authoritarian rule, with signs of repression becoming increasingly evident. He described Obi's concerns as both timely and accurate, urging vigilance and collective action to safeguard the principles of democracy and free expression. Adeyanju’s...